When a Construction Site Turns Dangerous
A roofer slips from an unguarded edge and falls three stories. A crane boom drops rebar onto a laborer. A distracted driver barrels through an I‑95 construction zone and strikes a flagger. These aren’t freak events; they’re everyday hazards on construction sites in the Greater Philadelphia area. When the dust settles, the general contractor blames the subcontractor, the subcontractor blames the equipment supplier, and insurers point fingers everywhere but at themselves. Our Philadelphia construction accident lawyers move fast, secure evidence, and file the personal injury lawsuit that forces every liable party to pay full value.
Note: You may also have a separate workers’ compensation claim through your employer. We do not handle workplace injuries in Pennsylvania but we will coordinate with your attorney while we pursue the third‑party civil claims that workers’ compensation benefits doesn’t cover.
From our Center City office, we fight for injured Pennsylvanians across the Greater Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties.
Why Injured Construction Workers Choose The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman
Construction accident injuries disrupt paychecks, family life, and long‑term health in ways few other workplace events can.
Rapid evidence preservation – We photograph the construction site, download crane camera footage, pull OSHA logs, and subpoena subcontractor safety records before they vanish.
Third‑party focus – Our sole mission is winning financial compensation against contractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and careless motorists, not filing workers’ comp paperwork.
Contingency‑fee representation – No hourly bills. We finance engineers, accident reconstruction models, and depositions. You pay us only if we win.
Straight talk, no jargon – We answer calls, return texts, and keep you updated so you can focus on healing.
Our Pennsylvania construction accident lawyers focus exclusively on third‑party personal injury claims, so we zero in on the negligent subcontractors, equipment makers, and reckless drivers that ordinary workers’ comp benefits cannot touch.
Common Construction Accident Scenarios
Construction site accidents come in many forms, but most share two traits: they are preventable and they create complex liability webs. The chart below highlights the hazards we most frequently encounter on Philadelphia construction projects and the serious injuries they often result in.
Common Construction Accidents | Example Incident | Typical Injuries Resulting |
|---|---|---|
Falls from height | Missing guardrail on scaffolding | Spinal fractures, severe head trauma |
Falling objects | Wrench drops 30 feet | Skull fracture, concussion |
Crush incidents | Loader pins worker against a wall | Crush injuries, internal bleeding |
Electrocutions | Boom lift contacts overhead line | Burns, cardiac arrest |
Road‑work collisions | Car hits crew in lane shift | Broken legs, fatal trauma |
Public & pedestrian hazards | Unfenced trench collapses onto passer‑by | Broken bones, traumatic brain injury |
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that falls, struck‑by objects, caught‑in/between incidents, and electrocutions, known as the Fatal Four, cause the majority of fatal construction accidents nationwide.
Snapshot of Pennsylvania Law for Construction Accident Cases
A patchwork of state tort rules, OSHA regulations, and roadway safety statutes governs Pennsylvania’s construction industry. Understanding how these laws interact is critical for building a rock‑solid negligence case.
Two‑year statute of limitations – Under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524, you have two years to sue in civil court.
Comparative fault – You can recover damages if you are ≤ 50 percent at fault; awards drop by your share.
Third‑party liability – You may sue general contractors, property owners, construction companies, architects, manufacturers, or negligent motorists whose actions caused your construction injuries.
Auto‑zone crashes – Drivers who hit workers in barricaded lanes can be sued personally and through their auto insurance company; UM/UIM stacking can close coverage gaps.
OSHA Fatal‑Four duties – Contractors must guard against falls, struck‑by risks, electrocutions, and caught‑in hazards; ignoring these duties strengthens a negligence claim
Damages We Demand in Construction Accidents
Construction site injuries rarely stop at stitches and splints; they cascade into mounting bills, family hardship, and lost retirement security. In every construction accident lawsuit with take on, we seek every dollar the defendants owe, not just short‑term medical costs.
Medical expenses & future care – Emergency surgery, rehab, and long‑term therapy.
Lost income & earning power – Paychecks are missed now, and career growth is lost later.
Physical pain & emotional distress – Chronic pain, PTSD, loss of life’s pleasures.
Property damage & business interruption – Destroyed tools, ruined inventory.
Wrongful death damages – Funeral costs and lost household income for grieving families.
Punitive damages – When companies disregard obvious hazards.
Five Steps to Protect Your Construction Accident Claim
Report the incident to your supervisor immediately to create a paper trail.
Seek prompt medical treatment and follow every doctor’s order.
Photograph the scene, including missing guardrails, skid marks, fallen debris, or any other hazards that contributed to the accident.
Collect coworker and bystander contacts before crews rotate to the next project.
Call us for a free consultation at (215) 569‑4488 before an insurance adjuster calls you.
Ready to Demand Accountability?
Our Pennsylvania construction accident law firm has spent 35 years turning corporate stall tactics into full‑value recoveries for workers and injured pedestrians alike. Call or click below for your free case evaluation with a seasoned construction accident attorney before critical evidence disappears.
$10 Million
Burn Injury in Pennsylvania
$1.3 Million
Bar Patron Assault in Pennsylvania
$750,000
Injury Caused by an Exploding Thermos
$550,000
Neck & Back Injuries
$400,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$300,000
Minor with a Broken Leg
$300,000
Injuries Resulting From a Trip & Fall
$250,000
Pedestrian Accident
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Cases We Handle in Pennsylvania
Hurt in a car crash, trucking accident, slip-and-fall, or other negligence-based mishap in Southeast Pennsylvania?
The Altman Team focuses exclusively on personal injury law, leveraging a deep command of Pennsylvania tort statutes to win maximum compensation for residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties.
You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.